BSA Replicas of Statue of Liberty

According to Boy Scouts of America, Troop 101, Cheyenne, Wyoming:
There are over 200 of these replicas in 39 states in the U.S. and several of its possessions and territories. The project was the brainchild of Kansas City businessman, J.P. Whitaker, who was then Scout Commissioner of the Kansas City Area Council. The copper statues were manufactured by Friedley-Voshardt Co. (Chicago, IL) and purchased through the Kansas City Boy Scout office by those wanting one. All were erected in the early 1950's by Boy Scout troops and others to celebrate Scouting’s 40th anniversary theme, "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty."
The statues are approximately 8 1/2 feet tall without the base, constructed of sheet copper, weigh 290 pounds, and originally cost $350 plus freight.

(Click on thumbnails to see larger images.)

Cedar Falls, Iowa
In Cedar Falls, in Veterans Memorial Park, on the southwest corner of E 14th St and Waterloo Rd.
42.52617N 92.44243W
Photo taken in 2015 by Darren Thomas while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Decorah, Iowa
In Decorah, on the grounds of the Winneshiek County Courthouse, on the southeast corner of W Main St and Court St.
43.30315N 91.78821W
Photo taken in 2015 by Darren Thomas while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Grundy Center, Iowa
In Grundy Center, on the grounds of the Grundy County Courthouse, on the southwest corner of G Ave and 7th St.
42.36121N 92.77309W
Photo taken in 2015 by Darren Thomas while riding in the Tour of Honor.
  

Independence, Iowa
In Independence, on the grounds of the Buchanan County Courthouse, on the east side of 5th Ave NE between 3rd St NE and 2nd St NE.
42.47022N 91.88906W
Photo taken in 2015 by Darren Thomas while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Leon, Iowa
In Leon, on the grounds of the Decatur County Courthouse, on the northeast corner of N Main St and NE 2nd St.
40.74064N 93.74671W
Photos taken in 2015 by Bill Funnemark and Mike Myren while riding in the Tour of Honor.
  

Mason City, Iowa
In Mason City, in Central Park, on the southeast corner of 1st St NW and US-65 South (N Washington Ave).
43.15253N 93.20253W
Photo taken in 2015 by Darren Thomas while riding in the Tour of Honor.
  

Waterloo, Iowa
In Waterloo, in Soldiers and Sailors Park near the Cedar River, on the northeast side of Cedar St between W 4th St and W 5th St.
42.49574N 92.33855W
Photo taken in 2015 by Darren Thomas while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Waverly, Iowa
In Waverly, on the grounds of the Bremer County Courthouse, on the north side of E Bremer Ave between 4th St SE and 5th St NE.
42.72623n 92.46508W
Photo taken in 2015 by Darren Thomas while riding in the Tour of Honor.


non-BSA Libertys

Lawler, Iowa
In Lawler, in park on northeast corner of IA-24 and S Owl St.
43 04 03.0N 92 08 53.4W
Photos taken in 2015 by Bill Funnemark (#7) and Darren Thomas (#65) while riding in the Tour of Honor.
  

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